Daily Encouragement by Daisaku Ikeda
Monday, February 8, 2016
I hope that as leaders you will always express your appreciation for and do your utmost to support the many sincere members who are steadfastly exerting themselves in faith. The Daishonin says that when you see someone who embraces the Mystic Law, you should rise and greet them from afar, showing them the same respect you would a Buddha.
From The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Monday, February 8, 2016
Not even the wisdom of the Buddha can fathom the blessings that one will obtain by giving alms to Nichiren and by becoming his disciple and lay supporter.
The True Aspect of All Prenomena
Written to Sairen-bo Nichijo on May 17, 1273
Wisdom for Modern Life by Daisaku Ikeda
Monday, February 8, 2016
Josei Toda often compared death to sleep. When we have been awake for a long time, we tire and go to sleep. And when we wake up after a sound sleep, our vitality is restored. After we have been alive for a long time, we grow weary and die. And then we set out on a new life with a fresh spirit. Death is a period of "recharging" for our next existence.
Excerpt from Daisaku Ikeda - A Youthful Diary (05 March 1951) p. 95
Went to Mr. Toda's for an evening lecture... Afterward, we received detailed explanations of the Ten Worlds and the concept of non substantiality (ku). Can only be astonished by the Buddha's great principles.
Troubled because I lost my monthly commuter pass. I don't have enough to buy another one, so for now I'll have to buy a ticket each morning.
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